Gowie Corby is tough and mean, and he hates school. His best friend is Boris Karloff, the rat - until Rosie Lee comes to live next door. Rosie evens stays with Gowie on that night when he plays chicken in the deserted school.
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About the Author:
Gene Kemp (1926-2015) grew up in Staffordshire. She studied at Exeter University and became a teacher. Her first novel The Pride of Tamworth Pig was published in 1972. She became best known for her Cricklepit stories including The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler which won her the Library Association's Carnegie Medal and the 1977 Other Award. In 1984 she was awarded an honorary Master of Arts degree by Exeter University in recognition of her achievements.
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- PublisherCollins Educational
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 0003300161
- ISBN 13 9780003300161
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages136
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